Gimme a Break!

I know I haven't been posting as frequently as I usually do but this is my last week before Liv starts pre-school. This will be a busy week with back to school shopping, putting together Liv's earthquake kit and labeling everything she owns. I'm a busy bee getting everything ready *her first day of school list is 3 pages long* but I'm super excited for the big day. I also would like to cross off a few more items on my Summer Bucket List, we are going to a pool party this weekend and we're thinking of going to Balboa on Monday. On top of everything we had plumbing drama this morning *boo!* So I'll be taking a mini break from blogging until next week. I am eager to get back to posting regular features *Mix Tape Fridays and My Favorite Things* and start sharing our kitchen makeover plans for next year. Is summer really over already? My poor lawn is still dead and brown. Winter is a better time to re-grow anyway.

Oh! the best news...Liv is seriously potty trained. Despite a pull-up at night, she hasn't worn a diaper in a week. GO AWESOME LIVY!!!

Liv loves Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (the original 1971 version) or as she calls it "Boompah!" so Antz hid a golden ticket in the DVD case. She comes screaming to me "Mommy!! I found the Golden ticket!!!"

Beach Volleyball

We played beach volleyball today and I am sore and starving so while I pour my glass of Moscato wine, please enjoy these photos Antz snapped since I completely forgot to take any pictures. *so unlike me, huh?

 Summer has just one week left, so here's a look at the status of my Summer Bucket List.

1. New patio furniture/re-seed the backyard grass *make it pretty again*
2. Celebrate Antz birthday in style *DONE*
3. Attend a concert at the Hollywood Bowl
4. Beach Day *DONE*
5. Sprinkles Ice Cream
6. Attend Liv's Pre-school Summer Serenade

7. Weekly Farmer's Market
8. Attend Carlos & Stephanie's baby shower *DONE*
9. See Brave at the El Capitan Theater *DONE*
10. Make cornbread from scratch *DONE*
11. Scooter playdate with Kieran *DONE*
12. Ride the ferris wheel at Balboa boardwalk
13. Road Trip! *DONE*
14. Go to the Los Angeles Public Library *and ride Angel's Flight*
15. Summer BBQ *DONE*
16. Attend a Bonfire
I had to include a photo of my BFF who has the stomach of a sumo wrestler!!! She does not fuck around when it's sushi time!!!

Disneyland!!

Monday Antz took the day off. He woke Liv and I up at 8am and told us, "We are going to Disneyland!" We only stayed until 2pm because Liv had Discovery program at school at 3:30. Antz took her so he could meet her amazing teacher and I didn't want Liv to be distracted with both of us there *like she used to when we took her to dance class together* They had a blast and when they returned, Antz took a short nap and back to Disneyland we went. We rode a few rides but Liv was amped up to watch the fireworks show. We stayed until 11 and as our tradition, we rode It's a Small World for our last ride.
It wasn't that crowded for a warm summer day but school has started for most of the kids in LA and I think a lot of folks were over at California Adventures checking out the new Cars World. Thanks for the fun and spontaneous day my love!!

$178 for 2 adults seems reasonable

Liv was fascinated by the Evil Queen peeking out of Snow White's castle

This is what happens when you ask the wrong person to take your picture, can you even see us?

The Haunted Mansion broke down right after we left the room that stretches, we had to exit the ride. We ended up going back on when we came back later that night. My favorite ride in the park.

Nap before school

Youtube is being a brat with my videos so here's one of Liv on my flickr.